Workshop Description: Devices with the BCPS image include Windows 8 and a variety of pre-loaded apps. This workshop will focus on learning about those apps (such as Fresh Paint, Easy QR Code Reader, Dictionary, Maps, Weather, Common Core, Kodu Gamelab, Movie Moments) and the most effective ways for them to enhance student learning. 

Outcome: Participants will explore the Windows 8 apps on their devices in order to prepare for S.T.A.T.

Indicator: Participants will develop a lesson seed or activity that meaningfully incorporates one or more of the apps explored.

Prerequisite Skills: Basic computing skills

List of apps covered in this workshop- please work with your technology liaison to ensure you have them all installed.

Agenda:

• Introductions
• Windows 8 Navigation 
• Device Apps Overview and Exploration
• App Smashing
• Lesson Seed or Activity Application 

Resources:

Windows Apps

Geoboard

Movie Moments

QR Codes

Fresh Paint

Kids Story Builder

Snipping Tool

Kodu Game Lab

Sticky Notes

Device Apps.pptx

SAMR

P21 Skills Website

4csposter.pdf